Upcoming Events and Entertainment (beginning Nov. 2)

Thursday

Oct 24, 2013 at 12:01 AMOct 24, 2013 at 12:35 PM

All area codes are 850 unless specified.

Newbill Collection

Local jewelry artist Jill White will be the guest artist from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Newbill Collection By The Sea, 309 Ruskin Place in Ruskin Place Artist Colony, during the Seaside Wine Festival. Call 231-4500.

Plein Air Paint-Out

The Second Annual Plein Air Paint-Out will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Grayton Beach State Park, 357 Main Park Road in Santa Rosa Beach. Bring art materials of choice and create images of pristine beaches, lakes, gulf coast dunes and wildlife. Also bring sunscreen, water, insect repellent and a hat. Park entrance fee is $4. Meet at pavilion to sign in. Email bperrott@cox.net for more information. Rain date is Nov 9.

Taste of The Beach

A collaboration between the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Taste of The Beach events include the following. Tickets may be purchased at at tasteofthebeachfl.com.

• Nov. 2: The Seeing Red Wine Festival is an afternoon of wine, food and music from 1-4 p.m. in Seaside with live music scattered throughout the town. Tickets $120.

• Nov. 28: A potluck Thanksgiving dinner at noon at Blackwater River State Park and a short hike afterwards. Call 682-6098.

Explore the Outdoors Festival

The annual Explore the Outdoors Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Live Oak Landing Outdoor Destination, 229 Pitts Ave., in Freeport. Geared toward introducing children to the wonders of exploring the outdoors, the event includes fishing, boating, kayaking, and animal encounters. Hands on nature-based activities will engage the attendees in learning. The first 180 children interested in learning to fish will receive a free rod/reel combo from Fish Florida. So come join in, it’s going to be a great day exploring the outdoors. The water activities are for children six-years-old and up. The event is $1.

Yard sale

The WaterColor Community Yard Sale, sponsored by the WaterColor Homeowners and Merchants, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at the park behind Camp WaterColor.

Children volunteer at Gigi’s Lemonade Stand from 3-5 p.m. to raise money for the Alaqua Animal Refuge at Gigi’s Fabulous Kids’ Fashions & Toys, 62 Main Street in Rosemary Beach.

Savor the Season

The Fourth Annual Savor the Season benefit for the Taylor Haugen Foundation will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Caliza Pool and Restaurant in Alys Beach. Enjoy a wine tasting, silent and live auctions, and gourmet cuisine made by local chefs from Panama City to Destin. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.SavorTheSeason2013.org.

The Walton County Master Gardeners lecture series designed with local home gardeners in mind will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at the Walton County Coastal Extension Branch, 70 Logan Lane in Grayton Beach. Horticulture Agent Eddie Powell will give a presentation on designing containers with flowers and vegetables. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. Call 892-8172 to reserve a seat.

Autumn Harvest Cruise

An Autumn Harvest Cruise with a 5-course gourmet dinner and a selection of six wines from the Hook & Ladder Winery in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley in California will be held from 6:15-10 p.m. Nov. 6 on board the Solaris. Growing up in the wine business, celebrated vintner Michael DeLoach is the son of San Francisco retired fireman and founder of the Hook & Ladder Vineyards, Cecil DeLoach. Now the president of the business, Michael DeLoach will be on hand to meet guests and review the pourings and pairings to wine enthusiasts.

Cost of $95 per person includes dinner, wine and cruise, with boarding beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the Baytowne Marina in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Reservations are limited, call 850-650-2519, or visit www.SunQuestCruises.com.

Story hour

Walton County Coastal Branch Library will host a special story hour at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 for children four and under. Story hour themes for November are “Friends and Fun,” “Animals, Animals, Frogs,” “Animals of the Wild,” “Families” and “Thanksgiving.” Story hour begins at 10 a.m. every Thursday in the Coastal Branch Library. Call 267-2809.

Rep concert

The Seaside Repertory Theatre, 216 Quincy Circle, welcomes Jeff Black to the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Black is a writer, performer, and recording artist, mixing grassroots, country and folk music into songs that are perfectly crafted and filled with wisdom of the ages. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.seasiderep.org, facebook.com/seasiderep, Amavida Coffee locations, or call 231-0733.

Board of Commissioners

The Walton County Board of Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the South Walton Courthouse Annex, 31 Costal Centre Blvd. in Santa Rosa Beach.

Audubon Society

The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in Room 130 of the Student Services Center at the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College. Jeff Talbert, biologist and wildlife photographer, presents “Resource Management at Topsail Hill State Park.” The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 582-7064.

Americana Under The Stars

Lucky Mud performs in a family/pet friendly concert series, Americana Under the Stars, from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7 in the amphitheater at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Open mic begins at 6 p.m. Bring a chair and beverage. Free admission into park and a suggested donation of $5 goes to the Friends of Topsail Hill.

• Nov. 14: Belmont and Jones

• Nov. 21: Sally Spring

• Dec. 5: Matt Prater

Coastal Holiday Market

An art and craft show, the Coastal Holiday Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at St. Rita Catholic Church, 173 Moll Drive in Santa Rosa Beach. More than 25 artisans and crafters will be on display. Cinnamon rolls and coffee available, and Boy Scouts will serve lunch.

Miles of Memories

The inaugural “Miles of Memories,” a 5k Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk to benefit Alzheimer’s Family Services, begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 9 at 2300 N. Partin Drive. All proceeds from the event remain in Okaloosa and Walton Counties to serve families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Early registration is $20 for the 5k run/walk or $10 for the 1-mile walk, with day-of registration going up to $25 and $15. Participants and teams can sign up and get more information at www.milesofmemoriesniceville.kintera.org.

A bird walk to Ft. Pickens, Gulf Island National Seashore, will be led by well-known birder, Leonard Fenimore Nov. 9. See late migrants, such as loons, grebes, and hawks. Bring water, insect repellent, long pants and closed-toe shoes, and be prepared to walk. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach. Call 863-2039.

Flutterby Arts Festival

An arts and entertainment festival for all ages, the Flutterby Arts Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at South Barrett Square, Main Street and Western Green in Rosemary Beach. Enjoy dance performances, storytelling by The Rep Theatre, arts and crafts, a butterfly garden exhibit, Walton County student butterfly art exhibit, live music, games and activities. Admission is free, with some activities requiring a $1 ticket which can be purchased at entrance tent.

Dinner and a Movie

A full length classic movie shown on the courtyard wall while a four-course prix fixe dinner, inspired by the movie Goldfinger, is served from 6:30-10 p.m. Nov. 13 at Edward’s Fine Food & Wine, 66 Main St. in Rosemary Beach. Cost is $70+ tax. Call 231-0550 or email info@edwards30a.com for tickets.

• Nov. 27: Fiddler on the Roof

• Dec. 11: Edward Scissorhands

• Jan. 8: Maltese Falcon

• Jan. 22: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

• Feb. 5: My Cousin Vinny

• Feb. 19: Godfather II

Holiday Cooking Class

Chef David Cunningham’s Holiday Cooking Class Series will be held from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 at V Seagrove, 2743 Scenic Hwy. 30A in Seagrove Beach. Enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by instruction and conversation. Cost is $70/person. Reservation required at 468-0973.

Art Workshops

Mary Hong’s upcoming workshops feature holiday-themed designs, including angels and Christmas trees, from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14-15 and Dec. 5-6 at the Bayou Arts Center, 105 Hogtown Bayou Lane in Santa Rosa Beach. Cost is $75/CAA members and $85/not-yet members with all supplies included. To register, call 622-5970 or email Lee@CulturalArtsAlliance.com.

Color Me Cured

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s inaugural Color Me Cured 5K/10K Fun Run will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 30 at Fort Walton Beach Landing. Along the route you will be drenched in an array of vibrant colors. Food and entertainment follows. Register at 8 a.m. Call 830-7126 or email fwblisa@embarqmail.com for fees and registration.

Sideshow!

The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries present the final show of 2013, Sideshow! an exhibition of sideshow, freak show, and circus posters from the golden age of traveling entertainment through Dec. 4. The Galleries are always free and open to the public. Call 729–6044 for more information.

Luminaria Run

The Third Annual Luminaria Run to End Domestic & Sexual Violence, a unique twilight run, will take place at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 beginning at Destin City Hall Annex. The course will follow a path through the Indian Bayou neighborhood lined with more than 2,000 luminarias. The race includes 5k and 9k courses.

Early bird registration is available through Sept. 30 with cost adults, 5k — $25; 9k — $40. Children ages 3 through 12 are $10 for the 5k and $15 for the 10k.

To register, visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org or www.imathlete.com or call 243-1201.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast

The eighth year of programming for Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents the orchestra and world-renowned guest artists. Season tickets which feature premier seating, including gala table seating, for all five concerts are on sale for $265 each. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.SinfoniaGulfCoast.org or call 850-269-7129.

• Jan. 24: The Bernstein Beat concerts are hosted by Jamie Bernstein, daughter of conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein, and include a morning youth performance and an evening concertwhich includes Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.”

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Mattie Kellie Arts Center, 100 College Blvd. in Niceville. Tickets are $20. Advance tickets are available at the Mattie Kelly Arts Box office, www.mattiekellyartscenter.org or call 729-6000 or 888-838-2737.

This event is sponsored by the Niceville High School Band Program, and the NHS Big Band Jazz ensemble perform a song with the orchestra.

WEEKLY

Baytowne on Ice

The seasonal ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is open from Nov. 1 through Feb. 2. Skate for an hour and a half for $11 with skate rental $2. Other packages available. The first hour of each day is reserved for “kids skate,” youth 12 and under. Visit http://www.baytownewharf.com/event_details.asp?event=6 for hours.

Ballet Class

Good News UMC in Santa Rosa Beach offers both beginner and advanced ballet classes for children beginning at age 2 1/2. Call 699-6030 or email dayna@goodnewsumc.net for times and information.

Senior health

Emerald Coast Hospice will host a Senior Health Education Hour from 2-3 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the South Walton County Library, 437 Greenway Trail in Santa Rosa Beach.

Support group

A Bereavement Support Group, hosted by Emerald Coast Hospice, will be held from 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays beginning in November at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 480N County Hwy. 393 in Santa Rosa Beach.

Sunday Brunch

Enjoy bottomless champagne and mimosas for brunchers with live music from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at Grayton Bar and Grill, 170 E. County Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach.

Artists at Gulf Place presents its Artist Bazaar from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at Artists at Gulf Place green in the center of the Gulf Place loop. Bazaar features local artists, craftspeople and artisan vendors, interactive activities for children, and a free hot dog for those who make a purchase. Visit www.30aArtistBazaar.com to become a vendor.

Beach Service

Worship at the beach with Hope Lutheran Church at 8 a.m. at Ed Walline Beach Access across from Gulf Place on Scenic Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Bring a towel, chair, or stand on the boardwalk. The service will be held at the church’s U.S. 98 campus during inclement weather and if the temperature is below 50 degrees. Call 267-0322.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of the month will be “Eco-Fun” at Biophilia Center with multiple presenters and family-friendly activities and entertainment. Included will be nature hikes, arts and crafts, games, animal adventures, and exhibits.

Gulf Place Farmer’s Market

Pick up fresh produce from The Produce Gal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Gulf Place Farmer’s Market, in Gulf Place Town Center by Restaurant Fire.

Redd sings

Redd the Singing Bartender, who slings and sings from a song list of more than 400 songs, performs from 5-10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at Redd’s Fueling Station, 2320 W. County Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Southern style food with a few twists is featured.

Open Mic Night

An open mic night for singer/songwriters for local talent and seasoned musicians will be held from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Redd’s Fueling Station, 2320 W. Scenic Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to sign up.

Take a walk in nature with wildlife expert and ecologist Joe Wyatt at 9 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Hammock Bay, west of Freeport. Suited for all ages. The trail system includes a bat house, purple martin houses, many bluebird houses, a wood duck house, a butterfly house and more. Call 496-1864.

Ike’s Fun Tuesday

An evening of great music, sax, keyboard and dancing from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Marie’s Bistro, 2260 W. Hwy. 30A in Blue Mountain Beach.

History walk

Learn about the early history of the park and local area at Camp Helen State Park’s history walk from 10-10:45 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. The tour is free with paid park admission fee of $4 per vehicle. Call 233-5059.

Blue Ribbon Healers

Enjoy the music of the Blue Ribbon Healers every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Seaside Farmers Market in the Seaside Amphitheater.

Beach Bonfires

Enjoy the outdoors with bonfires from dusk to 9:30 p.m. Friday on the beach at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin. Call 267-7778.

Pajama Time Story Time

Join storyteller Ms. Cheryl at 6 p.m. every Monday in the children’s room of the Coastal Library for some bedtime stories in your pajamas. This will be a quiet time for little readers to relax to a bedtime story in the comfort of their caretaker’s arms. Call 267-2809.

Baby Boot Camp

Boot Camp in Santa Rosa Beach offers a 55-minute workout designed specifically to help new and seasoned moms with stroller-age children get back into shape after having a baby at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday mornings and at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

The Chautauqua Amateur Radio Club of DeFuniak Springs/Walton County meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at McLean’s Restaurant near I10 and 331 South. This club welcomes new and old Ham Radio operators. There are no business meetings on these Tuesdays. We have classes and a great time together. Call 892-2562 or email kj4jah@arrl.net.

Rotary Club of South Walton

The Rotary Club of South Walton meets for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday morning at the Embassy Suites, Scenic Hwy. 98 in Miramar Beach. Visiting Rotarians and their guests are welcome. Call 267-2929.

Herman Lodge

Herman Lodge #108 Free and Accepted Masons will meet at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of each month on Madison Street in Freeport. Call 835-2314.

Eastern Star

The Order of the Eastern Star #281 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of each month at Herman Lodge on Madison Street in Freeport. Call 835-2314.

SHRM Chapter

A Society of Human Resource Management Chapter in Walton County will meet at 8 a.m. the first Thursday of the month at TJ’s Table in Freeport. The group is open to all individuals involved in any aspect of human resources. Email rpazik@jobsplus02.com or call 892-8668, ext. 215.

Town Planters

The Town Planters of Freeport will meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Blount House on Kylea Laird Road. Call 835-5611.

Saturday Pool Party

Music, fun and sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elephant Walk pool deck by the beach, 4009 South Sandestin Blvd. in Miramar Beach. Beverages available for sale at the Tiki hut. Call 267-7778.

SEC Sailgate Party

Enjoy an outside “tailgate” party, including the Broadcast of NCAA and NFL evening football games, from 4-9 p.m. at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin. Regular kitchen menu available or cookout/ grill outside from 4-9 p.m., weather permitting.

Sunday Brunch

Enjoy bottomless champagne and mimosas for brunchers with live music from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at Grayton Bar and Grill, 170 E. County Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach.

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